Founded in 2000, Université Espoir d'Afrique (Hope Africa University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) is a small coeducational Burundi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Burundi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Burundi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UEA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
